If Mt. Vernon was riding high fresh off their 7-0 takedown of Mt. Carmel last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Rams lost 5-2 to the Salem Wildcats on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mt. Vernon of the 9-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Keaton Koch wasn't going to let Salem walk away unscathed as he scored both of Mt. Vernon's goals, bringing his season total up to seven goals.
Mt. Vernon has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 12 goals over those four contests. As for Salem, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1.
Mt. Vernon didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-2 win against Vienna/Goreville on the 20th. As for Salem, they have also already played their next match, a 9-0 victory against Wesclin on the 18th.
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